Isaiah 33:16 - Exposition

He shall dwell on high ; literally, inhabit heights—live , as it were, in the perpetual presence of God. His place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks ; rather, strongholds of rocks ( i.e. rocky strongholds) shall be his refuge . He shall fly to God, as his "Rock and his Fortress" ( Psalms 18:2 ), not from him, as his "Enemy and Avenger" (Pc. Isaiah 8:2 ). Bread … waters ; i.e. all that is necessary for his support and sustenance. Shall be given him … shall be sure ; rather, is given him … is sure . Godliness has " the promise of the life that now is ," as well as that of the life " which is to come" ( 1 Timothy 4:8 ).